Begin Your Application to KIS Reignwood Park
The Admissions Process
As a parent, choosing the right school for your child is one of the most significant decisions you will make, and we understand the concerns, worries, and hopes that come with it. Our international community in Reignwood Park is large and dynamic, and we are honored that you are considering KIS for your child’s education.
KIS uses OpenApply, an online application portal, which allows us to streamline all inquiries, visits, assessments and applications. You will be asked to create an account with your email address and a password. Please use the same details to log in each time.
Please use Grade Listing & Comparison to see when your child can start at KIS International School or which grade they would be eligible for on the button below.
Families moving from abroad
Families relocating from abroad, including those with children applying to the Early Years, who wish to tour KIS International School Reignwood Park during their preview visit to Bangkok may complete the Application Process at that time.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance we can give you, including a pick-up service from the airport to your hotel to our school.
For families who are moving from overseas but are unable to schedule a preview visit, an overseas assessment and interview can be conducted at a mutually convenient time.
Submit a Family Inquiry Form and Visit the School
Prior to visiting the school we ask all families to complete an online inquiry form and then make an appointment. Please click the button below to complete an inquiry form.
Submit an Application
Apply to KIS through our online portal using the link below. Please complete all fields and upload the required documents to finalize your application:
- One recent passport-style photo (within 6 months) of each child and parent/guardian
- School report cards from the last two years (in English)
- One Teacher Recommendation and one Administrator Recommendation
- Passport and visa copies (for international applicants)
- Thai ID card and residence certificate (for Thai citizens)
- Standardized test results (if available) and transcripts for all years from Grade 9 onward
- Proof of payment for the application fee
Once submitted, applications are reviewed based on:
- Alignment with the IB Learner Profile
- English language proficiency
- Experience in an IB Programme
- Previous international school experience
- Nationality
- Siblings currently enrolled
- Assessment, observation, or interview results
- Academic record and recommendations (for EY3 and above), as well as support needs
- Class size, dynamics, and gender balance
- Whether a parent is a KIS alumnus
Please note: No assessments will be conducted for classes with long waitlists or if the initial application requirements are not met.
Play Session or Assessment
The assessments serves to determine how a child will cope with the transition into the new classroom environment and whether or not we expect the child to be able to access the programme at that particular grade level.
The assessment consists of the following elements:
Early Years Prep - Early Years 3
- Classroom Observation
- Parent Interview
Grade 1 - Grade 5
- Math and English written test (G1-G2)
- Math and English computer-based and written test (G3-G5)
- Classroom observation
- Parent interview
Grade 6 - Grade 11
- Math and English computer-based and written test
- Family interview
- Thai assessment for Thai students
Families will be notified about the admissions outcome within 1-2 weeks after review of the assessment test results, the interview, and the consideration of the admissions criteria. Once a place has been offered, the family will be given a specific time to confirm the acceptance in writing to ensure a seat for the prospective student.
Offers & Acceptance
Following our play session or assessment, if we believe KIS Reignwood Park would be a great fit to allow your child to flourish then a formal offer will be made. To accept your place parents must sign a letter of acceptance and make payment of our school's registration and development fees.
KIS Family Orientation Day
New families confirmed to join us are invited to school where they meet with their School Principal, and get to know their way around their new campus and classroom in readiness for their start at KIS Reignwood Park.
First Day at KIS Reignwood Park
On your child’s first day at school, we are all on hand to ensure a smooth transition and an exciting start to your time at KIS Reignwood Park. Early in Term 1, we host information and parent evenings for each of our grades, giving you an update on how your child has settled and the plans and goals for the coming term.